The Snails' Senator (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1995, The Snails' Senator is a comedy and drama film directed by Mircea Daneliuc, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. This Romanian dramatic comedy offers metaphorical commentary on life after Ceausescu's reign as it tells the story of a rural community turned topsy-turvy in their mad quest for the snails a prominent senator has requested for his dinner. The trouble begins when a rather imposing, pompous senator comes to visit a small rural Romanian town for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for their new hydro-electric dam. After he finishes his speech, the senator is accosted by a Swiss film crew eager to interview him. The senator is inordinately concerned with presenting a positive image of Romania to the world at large and so when he learns that he and the journalists are to stay at the same villa, does everything he came to make sure that they see nothing scandalous.
Who’s in it. The Snails' Senator stars Dorel Vișan as Senatorul Vârtosu, Cecilia Bârbora as Tudorache Cireșica, Clara Vodă as Reporter and Madeleine Thibeault as Reporter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Snails' Senator has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Snails' Senator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Snails' Senator tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Snails' Senator (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Snails' Senator change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Snails' Senator worth watching?
- The Snails' Senator holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Snails' Senator?
- The Snails' Senator stars Dorel Vișan, Cecilia Bârbora, Clara Vodă, Madeleine Thibeault and Dan Chișu.